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Stats SL and Monitors Review Pilot Census Ahead of 2026 National Count
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, 16 December 2025 — Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has convened a crucial high-level meeting with international independent monitors to evaluate the findings from the recently completed Pilot Population and Housing Census. This gathering, held at the Conference Hall of Kona Lodge, is a significant step in preparing…
Ministry of Communication Launches Learn2Earn Program to Enhance Youth Employment in Tech
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI), in collaboration with UNICEF Sierra Leone, has unveiled the Learn2Earn Program, a pilot initiative designed to empower young people for income generation through digital freelancing. During the launch event, Stevenson K. Kamanda, Permanent Secretary of MoCTI, emphasized that…
Customs Officers Sentenced to Three Years for Bribery at Water Quay
By Joseph Momoh Freetown, Sierra Leone In a landmark ruling, two customs officers were sentenced to three years in prison each after being found guilty of soliciting a bribe of Le 2.5 million (old leones) to expedite the clearance of a shipping container. The verdict was delivered by Honourable Justice Aiah Simeon Allieu, who presided…
Sierra Leone Secures €13.5 Million from EU for Development Initiatives
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully secured a budget support package of €13.5 million from the European Union (EU) through its EU Nature Nourishes Programme. This funding, approximately equivalent to Le 351 million, aims to bolster the nation’s development priorities across several critical sectors. The…
Sierra Leone Sees 450,000 Annual Pregnancies, Health Minister Reveals
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, has revealed that the nation records approximately 450,000 pregnancies each year. This statistic highlights ongoing government efforts aimed at improving maternal health, reducing adolescent pregnancies, and enhancing overall healthcare services. In 2025, significant efforts were made to address maternal health issues,…
AG Announces Drafting of New Constitution Ahead of 2028 Elections
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has confirmed that the long-anticipated constitutional review in Sierra Leone has officially entered the drafting phase, with a completion target set for before the 2028 national elections. Sesay made this announcement during the closing session of the National Civic Festival at…
NRA Commissioner Emphasizes Tax Reforms at Salone Civic Festival
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter At the recent Salone Civic Festival held at the Youyi Building in Freetown, National Revenue Authority (NRA) Commissioner General Jeneba J. Bangura presented a series of key tax reforms aimed at enhancing compliance, transparency, and service delivery. During her address at the event organized by the Ministry of Information…
Dambala Bridge in Bo to Close for Repairs from December 16-22
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has announced a temporary closure of the Dambala Bridge along the Bo-Yele-Matotoka Road from December 16 to December 22, 2025, for essential restoration works. This closure follows a partial collapse of the bridge two months ago, which occurred when a truck crossed over…
UNICEF Celebrates 40 Years in Sierra Leone with New Strategic Plan for Children
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant milestone, the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) commemorated its 40th anniversary in Sierra Leone by launching a proactive five-year strategic plan dedicated to enhancing the lives of children nationwide. The unveiling of this ambitious plan took place during a celebratory event themed “For Every…
S/L Government Declares Successful End to Mpox Outbreak
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone government has officially declared the end of the Mpox outbreak, as announced by the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) on December 15, 2025. Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby made the landmark announcement, confirming that the country has fulfilled the World Health…